Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County

GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:28PM EDT until April 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:28 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Historic flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Cheboygan and Emmet. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Historic flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 228 PM EDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. - Little to no additional rainfall expected through midweek. Slow improvement expected as water levels slowly recede. - Large portions of Emmet and Cheboygan counties. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:55AM EDT until April 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:55 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Cheboygan and Emmet. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Historic flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1045 AM EDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. - Little to no additional rainfall expected through midweek. Slow improvement expected as water levels slowly recede. - Large portions of Emmet and Cheboygan counties. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:33PM EDT until April 22 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:33 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Existing water from heavy rainfall last week is routing through the streams, rivers and lakes. Water is gradually receding, but is still flooding low lying areas, creeks, streams, rivers, and lakes. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Crawford, Kalkaska, Missaukee and Roscommon. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 233 PM EDT, Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:31PM EDT until April 22 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:31 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Existing water from heavy rainfall last week is routing through the streams, rivers and lakes. Water is gradually receding, but is still flooding low lying areas, creeks, streams, and rivers. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Missaukee and Wexford. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several structures are flooded and roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 231 PM EDT, emergency management reported flooding ongoing in the warned area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:55AM EDT until April 22 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:55 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Existing water from heavy rainfall last week is routing through the streams, rivers and lakes. Water is gradually receding, but is still flooding low lying areas, creeks, streams, and rivers. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Missaukee and Wexford. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several structures are flooded and roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1045 AM EDT, emergency management reported flooding ongoing in the warned area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.